Affiliate Faculty, Chemistry

Position Summary As a Christian university, Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide an education with a Christian purpose.

We value diversity as a means to enrich and deepen the educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom and online.

We are committed to recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.

We strive to be a more inclusive community as we seek to understand and celebrate our unique experiences and perspectives.

This is a full-time position beginning Fall 2025, continuing with annual nine-month contracts.

The salary will be determined according to the candidate's educational background, teaching experience, and applicable work experience.

This position includes some retirement benefits and medical leave but no health insurance.

The Affiliate teaching faculty member for chemistry instructs students in various chemistry lecture and laboratory courses including Introductory, General Chemistry, and higher level courses commensurate with the successful candidate's subfield of expertise; promotes student learning as a primary focus in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses; creates, implements, and maintains lecture and laboratory materials; incorporates technology into both lecture and laboratory settings, as appropriate; addresses student needs from diverse backgrounds and/or cultures; and demonstrates a commitment to helping students achieve their academic and career goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1.

The successful candidate must be able to teach a range of different courses in Chemistry, but mostly lower-level courses.

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Supervises, instructs, and advises a diverse student population by incorporating multiple methods of instruction in classroom, lab, office settings (including office hours and review sessions). 3.

Prepares for class, develops written syllabi/course materials (including lab activities). 4.

Incorporates technology to enhance lecture and laboratory courses.

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Evaluates students' progress; prepares and grades exams, quizzes; evaluates lab reports, homework, etc.

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Enforces safety policies in lab; develops and enhances knowledge of subject matter taught.

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Develops and gathers data for assessments; mentors' students with research projects.

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Remains current with new trends and educational developments in chemistry through attendance at conferences, courses, workshops, etc.

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May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.

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May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen; exposure to chemicals.

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Involvement with departmental planning, but exempt from university committee work and student advising.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required * A lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant.

* Prefer at least (1) or more years' recent experience teaching college-level introductory and general chemistry.

* Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated in cover letter with resume detailing how you best fit the Desired Qualifications.

* Excellent oral communication skills in English as demonstrated by interview.

* Experience utilizing computerized lab data acquisition systems.

* Experience developing new and/or modifying existing curriculum.

* Expressed commitment to professional development.

* Significant research or laboratory experience.

Additional Information EDUCATION A master's or doctoral degree in Chemistry or Chemical Education required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT This position is on campus, in Bourbonnais, IL.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 1.

Cover letter, explaining how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications.

When describing your teaching experience, please clearly state whether it was as a Teaching Assistant or as the Instructor of Record.

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Curriculum Vitae.

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Statement of Christian faith.

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Philosophy of education.

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Copies of college transcripts documenting all undergraduate and graduate degrees, and all relevant coursework (official transcripts required upon hire). 6.

Three current letters of recommendation (written within the last two years) from colleagues who can testify to your teaching or laboratory ability and experience.

Only candidates who submit all required documents will be considered: resume, cover letter, statement of faith, teaching philosophy that also includes your experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds and how that shapes your pedagogy, and application questions.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

If any questions, please contact: Bruce Heyen, Ph.D.

Professor and Department Chair Department of Chem/Geosciences, Reed Hall of Science